48% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Swansea Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Swansea Bay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Swansea Bay Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Swansea Bay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Swansea Bay Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
swanseabaygolfclub@hotmail.co.uk
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
West Glamorgan, Jersey Marine, Skewen, Neath SA10 6JP, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1892
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(228 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Swansea Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Female 2019
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure on iron accuracy for short par four seconds and par three tees, while par fives test reach decisions under rising back nine difficulty. Bogey traps wait on slight approach misses amid the tough slope layout.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725347 yards4889 metersCR 70.5Bogey 100.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 376 | 407 | 148 | 326 | 139 | 289 | 291 | 361 | 2605 | 327 | 294 | 415 | 150 | 442 | 274 | 414 | 135 | 291 | 2742 | 5347 |
W
White Female 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 766448 yards5896 metersCR 76.8Bogey 110.2Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.9 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.3 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 463 | 475 | 188 | 409 | 221 | 366 | 330 | 422 | 3179 | 380 | 356 | 448 | 187 | 533 | 318 | 512 | 161 | 374 | 3269 | 6448 |
W
Winter female 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735827 yards5328 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 443 | 452 | 169 | 365 | 149 | 300 | 302 | 392 | 2845 | 380 | 322 | 438 | 162 | 461 | 300 | 446 | 135 | 338 | 2982 | 5827 |
Y
Yellow Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756109 yards5586 metersCR 74.8Bogey 107.3Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 462 | 466 | 184 | 403 | 173 | 332 | 315 | 414 | 3045 | 370 | 347 | 441 | 179 | 478 | 292 | 483 | 147 | 327 | 3064 | 6109 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Swansea Bay Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim14%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started70% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Swansea Bay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Swansea Bay Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
52% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
19% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
55% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
67% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Scoring11%
61% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
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Get Started67% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
83% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
55% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
61% match
For White Female 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
49% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
19% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
82% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Yellow Female tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Yellow Female tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Yellow Female tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
54% match
For Yellow Female tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Yellow Female tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For Yellow Female tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started54% match
For Winter female 2019 tees
Read the break accurately, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring35%
Alignment10%
30% match
For Winter female 2019 tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
50% match
For Winter female 2019 tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Winter female 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Winter female 2019 tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Swansea Bay Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea Bay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Swansea Bay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Swansea Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Swansea Bay Golf Club technically exacting. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Swansea Bay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5898 yards. The back tees extend to 6448.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Swansea Bay Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Swansea Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6448.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Swansea Bay Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Swansea Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6448.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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